Cairo – Mubasher: Oriental Weavers Carpet has inaugurated the new expansion of the industrial wastewater treatment plant at the group's spinning factory, which features four consecutive treatment stages and has a capacity of 1,250 cubic metres per day.
Head of the Sustainability and Climate Change Sector at Oriental Weavers, Rabab Manee, elaborated that the plant was established with an investment exceeding EGP 24 million, covering an area of 450 square metres, according to a press release.
The plant’s operation aligns with the company’s industrial expansion, reflecting Oriental Weavers’ strategy to reduce environmental impact and adhere to both local and international environmental standards.
Yasmin Khamis, Chair of Oriental Weavers Carpets, stated that the industrial wastewater treatment plant as a pivotal step in achieving environmental objectives by mitigating the impact of industrial wastewater discharge.
Khamis further said it is a milestone in the company’s journey to preserve the environment and support sustainable development, affirming the group’s belief that industry is not solely about production but also entails a responsibility to the community and the environment.
Oriental Weavers has invested in creativity and the localisation of carpet manufacturing over the past 45 years. Currently, the company is also channeling investments into sustainability, integrating it across all operations.
The company combines industrial innovation with environmental conservation and resource management. This commitment has led Oriental Weavers to allocate part of its investments in recent years toward renewable energy projects, energy efficiency, water treatment, and recycling industrial waste, transforming it into new resources rather than burdens on the environment.
Meanwhile, Oriental Weavers plans to expand this initiative with a new phase focused on re-treating water from this plant for reuse in industrial operations and irrigation, further reducing water consumption.
